Staff Report
MCALLEN TX - McAllen voters approved a $335 million McAllen ISD bond and elected Michael Fallek as District 5 City Commissioner Saturday, according to unofficial results.
McAllen ISD Bond
McAllen ISD voters approved the $335 million bond with 3,213 votes in favor, or 54.96%, and 2,633 votes against. The bond aims to improve safety, security, facility repairs and update learning spaces.
Speaking after results were announced, McAllen ISD Superintendent René Gutiérrez thanked voters for their confidence in the district, saying, “We are grateful to every resident who took the time to take part in this election.” He added that the investment will ultimately benefit students. The votes will be canvased at next week’s regular board meeting.
District 5 Commissioner Race
Michael Fallek won the three-candidate District 5 city commissioner race with 571 votes, or 50.04%. Felida Villarreal finished second with 411 votes, or 36.02%. Mark Murray received 159 votes, or 13.94%.
The position became available after Commissioner Victor “Seby” Haddad resigned from the city commission to run for Texas House District 41. The McAllen City Commission approved an ordinance calling the special election to fill the unexpired term. The city charter permitted Haddad to continue serving until the seat is filled.
Voting Breakdown — District 5
A total of 1,141 votes were cast among District 5’s 83,319 registered voters, according to the Hidalgo County Voter Registrar’s Office. At the District 5 polling location at McAllen High School, Election Day totals were 119 votes for Fallek, 81 for Villarreal and 45 for Murray, out of 245 total ballots cast. Personal appearance and undervotes totaled 827, with Fallek receiving 429, Villarreal 296 and Murray 102. Mail ballots totaled 69, with Fallek receiving 23, Villarreal 34 and Murray 12.
All results remain unofficial until canvassed by the City Commission on May 11, 2026.
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